Valmiki Jayanti — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sage Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. It is observed on the full moon of Ashwin. Devotees recite the Ramayana and honour the sage.
Valmiki Jayanti — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to tradition, Valmiki was a robber transformed by the grace of the seven sages. He composed the Ramayana—the first Sanskrit epic—and gave shelter to Sita and her sons Lava and Kusha. The Ramayana narrates the life of Rama and is recited for merit.
Valmiki Jayanti — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer flowers to the image or idol of Valmiki.
- Recite or listen to the Ramayana (especially the Valmiki Ramayana); organise katha.
- Donate books, food, or clothes to the needy in the sage's name.
- Visit Valmiki temples if available; chant Rama nama.
Valmiki Jayanti — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
मा निषाद प्रतिष्ठां त्वमगमः शाश्वतीः समाः
mā niṣāda pratiṣṭhāṃ tvamagamaḥ śāśvatīḥ samāḥ
First verse of Ramayana
Valmiki Jayanti — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Sattvic prasad
- ●Fruits
- ●Traditional meal
Valmiki Jayanti — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
North India
Ramayana recital
South India
Valmiki temple visit
Valmiki Jayanti — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Recite Ramayana
- ✓Honour Valmiki
- ✓Donate
- ✓Chant Rama name
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Do not disrespect the sage
- ✗Avoid negative speech
- ✗Do not skip the recital if possible
Valmiki Jayanti — FAQ
- Valmiki Jayanti କଣ?
- Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sage Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana.
- Valmiki Jayanti 2026 କେବେ?
- 2026ରେ Valmiki Jayanti Monday, October 26, 2026ରେ ପଡ଼ିବ।
- What are the Valmiki Jayanti puja rituals?
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer flowers to the image or idol of Valmiki.; Recite or listen to the Ramayana (especially the Valmiki Ramayana); organise katha.; Donate books, food, or clothes to the needy in the sage's name.; Visit Valmiki temples if available; chant Rama nama.
- What to eat on Valmiki Jayanti?
- Sattvic prasad, Fruits, Traditional meal
- What should you do on Valmiki Jayanti?
- Recite Ramayana; Honour Valmiki; Donate
- What should you avoid on Valmiki Jayanti?
- Do not disrespect the sage; Avoid negative speech; Do not skip the recital if possible
- Valmiki Jayanti ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- Valmiki Jayanti Ramaଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming Valmiki Jayanti Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Valmiki Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | 05:34 pm | — |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Friday | 05:28 pm | — |